RN NURSE MANAGER MED/SURG

Boundary Community Hospital; Bonners Ferry (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boundary Community Hospital is seeking a Medical/Surgical Nurse Manager to oversee the M/S department, manage staffing, budgeting, and staff education. The role includes participation in quality improvement and utilization review, with a focus on maintaining regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an ADN (BSN preferred), Idaho RN license, and current BLS/ACLS (TNCC/PALS preferred). Prior rural hospital experience and supervisory leadership are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred for leadership role in medical/surgical nursing.
• RN license in Idaho (current).
• BLS certification required (can obtain within 2 months).
• ACLS certification required within 2 months; TNCC and PALS preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' RN experience in acute care.
• At least 1 year RN experience in rural hospital setting (or equivalent).
• 1 year RN manager/supervisor experience with scheduling, budgeting and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and administration of the Medical/Surgical department.
• Plan, budget, organize, direct, and coordinate staff activities.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and professional standards.
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and Utilization Review.

Skills

Nurse management

Budgeting

Staffing & scheduling

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:The Medical/Surgical Nurse Manager has responsibility for the direct overall supervision and administration of the department including the planning, budget, organization, direction and coordination of staff. The M/S Nursing Manager is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of related regulations and professional standards, assuring competent staff through hiring, orientation, training and staff education. The manager will participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and represent the Medical Surgical Department as part of the Interdisciplinary Quality Committee. The manager will support the Utilization Review process. In addition to administrative responsibilities, this manager will provide clinical nursing support as needed.Schedule: Full-time, ExemptPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education: Associate Degree of Nursing from an accredited school required, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.Current Idaho Professional Nursing License (RN).Current BLS certification required (can obtain within 2 months of hire).ACLS certification required within 2 months of hire. Prefer TNCC and PALS.Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an RN in an acute care setting.At least one year experience as an RN in a rural hospital setting (or equivalent experience).One year experience as an RN manager or supervisor with scheduling, budgetary and quality improvement management experience.